30 High-Protein Meals That Are Just as Easy to Whip Up as They Are Delicious

1Greek Chicken and Farro Salad (26 Grams of Protein)Danielle DalyYou can never really go wrong with a grain bowl, especially when you load it up with lemony chicken and tons of fresh produce—plus farro, which has about six grams of protein per ½ cup (cooked). Get the Greek Chicken and Farro Salad recipe.Per serving: 380 cal, 10 g fat (1.5 g sat), 26 g protein, 198 mg sodium, 44 g carb, 4 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 7 g fiber2Meal Prep Egg Bites (5 Grams of Protein per Bite, 20 per Serving)JOE LINGEMANWhether you're looking to boost your protein intake in the a.m. or in the middle of the afternoon, these easy-to-customize, make-ahead egg muffins have you covered.Get the Meal Prep Egg Bites recipe.Per serving: About 61 calories, 4 g fat (1.5 g sat fat), 126 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 2 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 1 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 5 g proteinRELATED: 30 Protein-Packed Make-Ahead BreakfastsAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Chicken Fajita Wrap (30 Grams of Protein)Chelsea KyleLooking for a low-carb, high-protein option? Introducing, the dinner of your dreams…Get the Chicken Fajita Wrap recipe.Per serving: 259 cal, 10 g fat (2 g sat), 30 g protein, 338 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 5.5 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 2 g fiberRELATED: The Best High-Protein, Low-Carb Foods, According to Nutritionists4Sausage and Fennel Chickpea Rigatoni (46 Grams of Protein)Nico SchincoPump up the protein of your next pasta night by subbing in chickpea-based rigatoni and throwing crispy sausage into the mix. Each bowl offers up 46 (!) grams of the macro.Get the Sausage and Fennel Chickpea Rigatoni recipe.Per serving: About 638 cal, 30.5 g fat (6.5 g sat), 77 mg chol, 1,062 mg sodium, 56 g carb, 16 g fiber, 10.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 46 g proteinAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Egg Toast (30 Grams of Protein)Photo: Rocky Luten; Food Styling: Rebecca JurkevichLooking for a way to level up your toast? Try making it protein-packed.Get the Egg Toast recipe.Per serving: About 477 cal, 22 g fat (5.5 g sat), 382 mg chol, 1,237 mg sodium, 39 g carb, 7 g fiber, 8.5 g sugar (3 g added sugar), 30 g protein6Lemon-Thyme Chicken With Shaved Brussels Sprouts (45 Grams of Protein)Chelsea KyleAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below7Pork, Pineapple, and Onion Skewers (29 Grams of Protein)Nico SchincoYou'll want to fire up the grill in the dead of winter to make this tropical-vibe dish.Get the Pork, Pineapple and Onion Skewers recipe.Per serving: About 308 cal, 11 g fat (2.5 g sat), 65 mg chol, 897 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 2 g fiber, 17 g sugar (6 g added sugar), 29 g protein8Sheet Pan Salmon and Tomatoes (36 Grams of Protein)JOE LINGEMANAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below9Protein Pancakes (17 Grams of Protein)JOE LINGEMANTap into oat flour and protein powder the next time you're making pancakes. Each stack will pack in at least 17 grams of protein. Serve 'em with a side of bacon or scrambled eggs for even more of the macro.Get the Protein Pancake recipe.Per serving (3 pancakes): About 229 cals, 60.5 g fat (2.5 g sat fat), 114 mg chol, 583 mg sodium, 28 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 9 g sugar (.5 g added sugar), 17 g protein10Spinach and Riced Broccoli Quinoa With Fried Egg (21 Grams of Protein)Photo: Rocky Luten; Food Styling: Rebecca JurkevichAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Mushroom and Beef Blended Burger (26 Grams of Protein)Jenny HuangYou better believe burgers are a great high-protein meal. Mix some chopped mushrooms into your beef mixture and pile fresh greens onto patties to make them a little healthier.Get the Mushroom and Beef Blended Burger recipe.Per serving: 324 cal, 10.5 g fat (3.5 g sat), 26 g protein, 820 mg sodium, 32 g carb, 7.5 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 4 g fiber12Chickpea Salad Sandwiches (23 Grams of Protein)Chelsea KyleVegans, take note: This 10-minute recipe touts 23 grams of protein per serving.Get the Chickpea Salad Sandwiches recipe.About 472 cal, 12 g fat (2 g sat), 2.5 mg chol, 905 mg sodium, 70 g carb, 16 g fiber, 11.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 23 g proteinRELATED: 25 Healthy Sandwich Ideas For Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13Steak Salad With Grilled Watermelon (28 Grams of Protein)Chelsea Kyle14Grilled Fish Tacos (25 Grams of Protein)Chelsea KyleIf one thing is true about fish tacos, it’s that the more colorful the toppings are, the better!Get the Grilled Fish Tacos recipe.Per serving: 234 cal, 5.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 25 g protein, 324 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 7 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 2 g fiberAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below15Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (21 Grams of Protein)16Salmon With Artichokes, Chickpeas, and Spinach (41 Grams of Protein)Also from the WH+ High Protein Meal Prep Manual, this easy sheet pan dinner takes just 25 minutes to put together.Get the Salmon With Artichokes, Chickpeas, and Spinach recipe.Per Serving: About 486 cal, 24.5 g fat (4 g sat), 80 mg chol, 531 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 10 g fiber, 3.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 41 g proteinAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below17Curry Meatball Lettuce Wraps (28 Grams of Protein)Photo: Rocky Luten; Food Styling: Rebecca JurkevichMeatballs + lettuce wraps = heaven. Nearly 30 grams of protein? Even better.Get the Curry Meatball Lettuce Wraps recipe.Per serving: About 308 cal, 14 g fat (4.5 g sat), 756 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 4 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 28 g protein18Summery Mackerel and Tomato Pasta with Almond Mint Pesto (30 Grams of Protein)Photo: Rocky Luten; Food Styling: Rebecca JurkevichSalmon is a delicious fish—but it gets too much of the spotlight. Shake things up with some mackerel for a yummy dinner complete with protein and omega 3s.Get the Summery Mackerel and Tomato Pasta with Almond Mint Pesto recipe.Per serving: About 884 cal, 54.5 g fat (7.5 g sat), 33 mg chol, 541 mg sodium, 74 g carb, 15 g fiber, 4 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 33 g proteinAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below19No-Cook Shrimp, Cucumber, and Tomatillo Chilled Soup (28 Grams of Protein)Nico SchincoWant a bright, fresh, protein-packed meal without needing to turn on a stove? This is the recipe for you.Get the Shrimp, Cucumber, and Tomatillo Chilled Soup recipe.Per serving: About 343 cal, 18.5 g fat (5.5 g sat), 239 mg chol, 1,581 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 6 g fiber, 7 g sugar (2 g added sugar), 28 g protein20Steak Burrito Bowl Salad (32 Grams of Protein)Alex LauMeal prepping? You can make all of these delicious components in advance—just stash in the fridge separately—and throw them all together when you're ready to chow down.Get the Steak Burrito Bowl Salad recipe.Per serving: About 570 cal, 28.5 g fat (8 g sat), 76 mg chol, 726 mg sodium, 48 g carb, 9 g fiber, 5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 32 g proteinIsadora Baum is a freelance writer, certified health coach, and author of 5-Minute Energy. She can't resist a good sample, a margarita, a new HIIT class, or an easy laugh. Learn more about her on her website: isadorabaum.com. Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.